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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in digital education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to understand these significant new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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