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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online education technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these open education ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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