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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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