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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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