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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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