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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning make it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open education initiatives. People want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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