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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these important new open education initiatives. Academics want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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