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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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