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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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