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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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