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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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