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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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