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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these important new open education endeavours. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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