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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in elearning are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions must deal with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to understand these significant new open educational experiments. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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