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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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