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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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