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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Students want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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