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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these open education undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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