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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in e-learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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