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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several issues that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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