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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. People want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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