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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education