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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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