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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). Recent developments in electronic education technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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