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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these significant new open education endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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