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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Norway to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational experiments. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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