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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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