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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in online learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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