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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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