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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in elearning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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