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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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