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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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