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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these significant new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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