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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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