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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in online learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also considers 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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