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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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