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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning make it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open education ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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