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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these promising new open educational ventures. Teachers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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