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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Norway to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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