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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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