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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic education technology enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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