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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Norway to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better comprehend these compelling new open education ventures. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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