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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better perceive these new open education ventures. People want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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