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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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