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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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