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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in elearning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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