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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in digital education technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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