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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in elearning technology have empowered students all over the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Norway to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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