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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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