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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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