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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also addresses 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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