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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education have enabled students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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