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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open education experiments. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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