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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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