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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in digital education technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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