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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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