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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in learning technology enable people all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better comprehend these exciting new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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