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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Norway to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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