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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the major 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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