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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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