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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these fascinating new open education undertakings. Academics want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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