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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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