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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education ventures. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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