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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online education enable learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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