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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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