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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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