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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in classes online. 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 now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand 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 massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)