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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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