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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these significant new open educational ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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