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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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