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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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