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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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