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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology enable students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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