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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in elearning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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