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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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