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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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