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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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