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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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