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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in electronic education technology make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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