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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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