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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education enable people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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