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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning are empowering humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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