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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning technology enable people all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are considering now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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