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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational experiments. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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