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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education technology enable humans all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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