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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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