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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online education are empowering people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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