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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these interesting new open education ventures. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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