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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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