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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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