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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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