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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in learning technology enable learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these promising new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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