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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these significant new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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