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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. New gains in online learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. People want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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