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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can we make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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