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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning technology are enabling people all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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