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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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