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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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