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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better understand these significant new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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