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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these intriguing new open educational endeavours. People want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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