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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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