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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different 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 poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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