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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in electronic educational technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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