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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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