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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Norway to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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