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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better perceive these open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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