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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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