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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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