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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Norway to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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