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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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