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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are many topics that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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