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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition