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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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