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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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