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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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