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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for facts the interesting new book 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 discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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