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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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