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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better perceive these interesting new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major 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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