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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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