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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these important new open education undertakings. Teachers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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