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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. People want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the 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 authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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