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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better grasp these new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also researches the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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