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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Norway to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Academics want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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