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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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