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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies 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 we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these significant new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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