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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in online learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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