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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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