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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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