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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in distance learning have enabled students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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