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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these intriguing new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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