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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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