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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Trainers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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