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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these promising new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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