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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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