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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Scholars want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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