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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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