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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better grasp these interesting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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