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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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