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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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