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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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