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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education experiments. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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