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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in learning technology enable learners all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Norway to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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