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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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