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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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