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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in electronic education technology are enabling learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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