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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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