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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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