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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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