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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Professors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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