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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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