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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning are empowering students all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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