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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these open educational undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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