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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in e-learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better grasp these significant new open education experiments. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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