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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in online learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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