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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Professors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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