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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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