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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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