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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning enable learners all over the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions must deal with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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