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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in online education technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these promising new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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