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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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