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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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