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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are considering today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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