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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Students want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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