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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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