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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are enabling students all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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