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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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