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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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