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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online education have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better perceive these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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