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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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