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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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