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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology enable learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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