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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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