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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Academics want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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