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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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