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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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