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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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