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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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