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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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