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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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