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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in e-learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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