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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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