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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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