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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in online learning have provided the means for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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