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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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