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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these significant new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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