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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in elearning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these promising new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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