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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology enable people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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