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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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