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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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