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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these new open education initiatives. Universities want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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