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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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