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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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