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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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