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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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