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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education endeavours. Professors want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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