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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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