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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in digital education technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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