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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Norway to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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