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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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