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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic education technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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