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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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