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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these intriguing new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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