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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Professors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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