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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in digital education technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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