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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in online education have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Norway to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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