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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning technology are empowering students all around the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Students want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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