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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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