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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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