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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these significant new open education endeavours. Professors want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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