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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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