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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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