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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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