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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online education technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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