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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these interesting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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