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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are empowering students all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Corporations want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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