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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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