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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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