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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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