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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Norway to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also articulates the 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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