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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better perceive these new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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