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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology enable learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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