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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open education initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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