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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in online education have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations have to consider now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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