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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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