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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning have empowered people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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