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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources