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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in elearning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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