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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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