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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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