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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better understand these promising new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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