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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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