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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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