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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online education are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Norway to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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