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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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