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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these new open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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