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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational ventures. People want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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