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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology are enabling people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Norway to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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