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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning enable students all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better grasp these compelling new open education ventures. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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