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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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