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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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