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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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