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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online education are empowering students all over the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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