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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning are empowering people all around the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Norway to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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