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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Corporations want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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