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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take classes online. MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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