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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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