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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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