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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these significant new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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