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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are considering today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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