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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Students want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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