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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education experiments. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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