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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions must deal with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better comprehend these significant new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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