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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Norway to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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