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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Academics and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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