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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to understand these new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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