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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning make it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)