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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Norway to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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