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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online education are enabling students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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