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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in learning technology enable learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Universities want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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