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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning technology enable students all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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