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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open education undertakings. Corporations want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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