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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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