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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational undertakings. Educators want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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