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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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