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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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