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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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