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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also studies the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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