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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better understand these intriguing new open educational experiments. Educators want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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