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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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