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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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