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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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