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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this increasing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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