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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better perceive these interesting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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