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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better understand these promising new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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