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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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