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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in electronic educational technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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