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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. People want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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