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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these compelling new open education ventures. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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