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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in elearning are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Students want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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