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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Instructors want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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