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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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