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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Academics want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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