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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning have enabled humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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