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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning have empowered students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. People want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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