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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in digital education technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Students want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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