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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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