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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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