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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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