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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these intriguing new open educational undertakings. People want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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