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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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