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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in e-learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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