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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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