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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Norway to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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