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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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