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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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