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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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