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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open education endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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