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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in e-learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Students want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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