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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Professors want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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