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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in online learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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