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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Universities want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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