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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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