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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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