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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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