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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Universities want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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