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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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