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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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