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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Norway to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these new open educational initiatives. Students want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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