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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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