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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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