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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Professors want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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