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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Norway to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Professors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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