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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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