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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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