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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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