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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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