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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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