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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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