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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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