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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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