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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. People want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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