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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online education technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these compelling new open education undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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