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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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