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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better perceive these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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