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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Students want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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