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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning have enabled learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that online education organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education undertakings. Academics want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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