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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online education technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better perceive these significant new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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