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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different 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 participants handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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