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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Norway to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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