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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning are enabling students all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these new open educational ventures. Students want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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