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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Students want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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