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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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