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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take online classes. MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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