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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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