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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning enable humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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