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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in online learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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