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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in digital education technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these open education undertakings. People want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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