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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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