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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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