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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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