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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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