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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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