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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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