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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online education have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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