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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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