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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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