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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are considering today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Students want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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