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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in elearning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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