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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. New advances in e-learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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