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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? 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 in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better grasp these fascinating new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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