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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online education technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these compelling new open educational experiments. Scholars want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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