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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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