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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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