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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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