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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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