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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online education have empowered learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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