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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic education technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these new open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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