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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Professors want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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