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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Professors want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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