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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in digital education technology are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better grasp these compelling new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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