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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open educational experiments. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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