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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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