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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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