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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in digital education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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