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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in online education technology make it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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