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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in e-learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Norway to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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