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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in elearning are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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