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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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