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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Norway to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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