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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Professors want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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