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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these open education endeavours. Students want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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