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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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