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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. People want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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