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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education endeavours. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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