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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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