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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. New developments in digital education technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free 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 a variety of issues that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better grasp these fascinating new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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