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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open education ventures. Educators want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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