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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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