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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better grasp these significant new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this crescive desideratum for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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