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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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