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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in electronic education technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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