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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better understand these important new open education undertakings. Corporations want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also considers 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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