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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better understand these new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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