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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Academics want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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