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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open educational experiments. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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