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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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