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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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