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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take online classes. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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