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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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