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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Norway to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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