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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in online education technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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