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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open education ventures. Public servants want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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