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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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