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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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