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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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