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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in digital education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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