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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education experiments. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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