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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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