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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in online education make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that online learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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