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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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