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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in digital education technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to understand these important new open educational experiments. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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