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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to understand these open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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