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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are considering now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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