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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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