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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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