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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning are enabling students all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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