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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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