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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online education technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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