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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are empowering students all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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