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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning have empowered learners all over the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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