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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Students want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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