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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Educators want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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