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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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