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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Norway to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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