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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning have enabled students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Students want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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