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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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