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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in digital education technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these interesting new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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