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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)