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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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