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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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