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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Norway to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better perceive these exciting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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