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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning technology have empowered people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these important new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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