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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning enable humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open educational ventures. Professors want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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