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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Norway to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these interesting new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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