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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better understand these new open educational ventures. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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