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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in online learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Norway to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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