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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online education have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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