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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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