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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in online learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Students want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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