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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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