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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Norway to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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