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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Students want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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