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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better understand these open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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