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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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