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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these significant new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also researches the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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