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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning have enabled students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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