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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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