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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different 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 handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better understand these new open education experiments. People want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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