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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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