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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning are enabling students all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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