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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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