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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better perceive these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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