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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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