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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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