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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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