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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Norway to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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