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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Teachers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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