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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in online education technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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