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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in electronic educational technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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