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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these open education experiments. People want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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