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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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