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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online education technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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