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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online education are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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