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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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