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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these intriguing new open education ventures. Trainers want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also addresses 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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