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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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