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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Norway to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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