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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in online education have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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