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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Professors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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