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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning enable people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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