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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these open education experiments. Educators want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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