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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better grasp these open education endeavours. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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