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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online education make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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