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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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