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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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