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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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