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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in blended learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. People want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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