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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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