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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in online learning enable students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these open education ventures. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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