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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Professors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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