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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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