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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning have empowered learners all over the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to understand these new open education endeavours. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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