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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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