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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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