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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Norway to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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