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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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