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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Norway to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education ventures. Trainers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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