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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in blended learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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