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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Academics want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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