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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these exciting new open education undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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