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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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