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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in digital education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these MOOC classes? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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