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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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