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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in elearning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Corporations want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also researches the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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