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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning have enabled humans all over the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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