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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these new open educational experiments. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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