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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open education ventures. Academics want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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