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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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