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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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