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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Norway to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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