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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in digital education technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies 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 participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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