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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in online education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these interesting new open education initiatives. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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