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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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