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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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