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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online education technology make it possible for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Norway to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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