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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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