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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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