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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Norway to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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