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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to consider now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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