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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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