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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also studies the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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