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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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