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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these important new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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