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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Researchers want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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