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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses 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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