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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in e-learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational experiments. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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