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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online education technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also explores 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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