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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for students all over the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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