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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these important new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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