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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in elearning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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