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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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