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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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